SW07KWY - SUBARU IMPREZA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 2 days ago
Vehicle Overview
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 02 December 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,006 mi
Expires: 01 December 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear inner quarter holed
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre damaged on tread pattern
- Advisory Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Failed - 18 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,004 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor broken (1.6 (e))
- Major Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear inner quarter holed
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre damaged on tread pattern
Passed - 29 November 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,906 mi
Expires: 28 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer and inner sidewall (been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 26 November 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,882 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Suspension arm fractured n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer and inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer and inner sidewall (been run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 24 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,744 mi
Expires: 24 November 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 25 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,469 mi
Expires: 24 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory centre exhaust heat shield loose
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
Failed - 18 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,465 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis & inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory centre exhaust heat shield loose
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes
Passed - 12 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,842 mi
Expires: 22 October 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis leg & upper strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis leg & upper strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Failed - 28 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,841 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from valve to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at cat (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Exhaust system insecure centre & rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis leg & upper strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis leg & upper strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 23 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,799 mi
Expires: 22 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory offside front inner driveshaft boot starting to leak grease
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Failed - 22 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,649 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat area (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases beside mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory offside front inner driveshaft boot starting to leak grease
Passed - 18 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,033 mi
Expires: 17 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 13 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,964 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,931 mi
Expires: 13 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 11 September 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,926 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- Major Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way front brakes binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 14 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,618 mi
Expires: 13 September 2018
Passed - 13 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,740 mi
Expires: 12 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Failed - 09 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,739 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Passed - 09 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,675 mi
Expires: 08 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 04 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,780 mi
Expires: 05 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 03 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,780 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 05 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,486 mi
Expires: 05 September 2014
Failed - 05 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,486 mi
Passed - 06 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,993 mi
Expires: 05 September 2013
Failed - 06 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,993 mi
Passed - 24 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,132 mi
Expires: 26 June 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 22 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,936 mi
Passed - 22 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,936 mi
Expires: 26 June 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SW07KWY?
The MOT expires on 01 December 2026.
What is the tax status of SW07KWY?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of SW07KWY?
This is a 2007 SUBARU IMPREZA in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1994cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SW07KWY?
This vehicle produces 244 g/km of CO2 emissions.